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ZIP 01270

Population: 1,036 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 01270 is $355,188 — up 1.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $350,100 after a median 43 days on market. Cost of living is 5.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$355,188

Typical home value

+1.1%

1-year change

43

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$355,188
1-year appreciation
+1.1%
3-year appreciation
+7.1%
5-year appreciation
+26.0%
10-year appreciation
+92.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$355,188

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$350,100
Median list price
$474,900
Median price per sqft
$169
1-year sale-price change
-15.9%
Median days on market
43 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
6
Sale-to-list ratio
97.7%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+1.9%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,329/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,348/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,763/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,409/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,947/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
105.8 (100 = US avg)
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
GE - Housatonic River (10.3 mi — proposed for listing)

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
49.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.2 in
Annual snowfall
73.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,234
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,707

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
6
Nearest national park
Coltsville National Historical Park (9 mi)
National parks include
Coltsville National Historical Park, New England National Scenic Trail, Martin Van Buren National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Kendalls Lndg Area Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport (BAF) (29 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
19
Hospitals include
COOLEY DICKINSON HOSPITAL INC,THE, BAYSTATE FRANKLIN MEDICAL CENTER, HOLYOKE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1973
Housing built before 1970
45.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.0%
Median annual property tax
$3,801
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
73.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

How it compares

ZIP 01270State medianUS median
Typical home value$355,188—$288,527
Median sale price$350,100—$325,000
Median days on market43 days—51 days
Median annual property tax$3,801—$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 01270?
$355,188.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 01270?
$350,100.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 01270?
Median days on market: 43 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 01270?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,763/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 01270?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 01270 walkable?
Walkability index: 2.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 01270?
Regional Price Parity: 105.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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